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LIVE: Texas lawmakers speak on property tax relief plan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:46 GMT

A live stream of the 9:30 a.m. news conference will be available in the video player above.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas state representatives are expected to speak Thursday regarding a plan for property tax relief to all Texans.Rep. Ana-María Ramos is expected to join Rep. John Bryant and other members of the Texas House to discuss the plan.“The agreement delivers significant property tax relief in a fair and equitable plan,” Ramos said in a release.According to Ramos, Bryant’s plan:Increases the basic allotment by $1,000 and indexes it to inflation, resulting in a permanent increase in teacher salaries of $4,300 per year.Establishes a homestead exemption of the higher of $100,000 or 25% of their home's appraised value, up to a cap of $200,000.Extends tax relief to the 38% of Texas households who rent their homes with a cash rebate of up to 10% of the rent paid in the previous year.Implements a six-cent reduction of school maintenance and operation taxes. A balance between the House and Se...

Blue Bell debuts a 'monster' of a new flavor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:46 GMT

BRENHAM, Texas (FOX 44) -- Blue Bell is celebrating National Ice Cream Month with the release of something monstrously delicious. The company's new Monster Cookie Dough ice cream is now in stores. This is a creamy vanilla ice cream with bits of brown sugar loaded with peanut butter monster cookie dough pieces, candy-coated chocolate pieces and dark chocolate chunks. Monster Cookie Dough is available in the half-gallon and pint sizes for a limited time. Meanwhile, Blue Bell's Dr Pepper Float Ice Cream is still in stores. This is a creamy vanilla ice cream swirled together with a Dr Pepper-flavored sherbet. This is also available in the half-gallon and pint sizes.For coffee fans, Blue Bell recently introduced Java Jolt Ice Cream. This flavor combines delicious Coffee Ice Cream with dark chocolate chunks and a coffee fudge swirl. The flavor is sold in pint-size but only for a limited time.For more information, you can visit www.bluebell.com.

Eagles will say ‘Goodbye’ at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Nov. 17

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:46 GMT

If you are an Eagles fan, this might not be the time to “Take It Easy.”Because: The band, which was formed back in 1971, announced on Thursday that their upcoming tour — “The Long Goodbye” — will be their final tour.The 13 shows initially announced include St. Paul, where the Eagles are scheduled to play at the Xcel Energy Center at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17.The Eagles also announced that Steely Dan will join them on tour.The band was last in St. Paul in 2021, when they drew about 13,000 fans to the X for an evening devoted to their hit, “Hotel California.”That song, which begins, “On a dark desert highway …” was a hit back in 1976. A lot has changed since then. Following the 2016 death of co-founder Glenn Frey, fellow co-founder Don Henley said the Eagles were history. But soon after, Henley reversed course, hired Frey’s son Deacon and country legend Vince Gill and hit the road.During “The Long Goodbye,” the Eagles as they ar...

Adirondack road work starting in town of Chester

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:46 GMT

CHESTER, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Drivers heading into the Adirondacks this weekend should take note of ongoing road work. Paving work is set to start on Warren County Route 19 starting next week. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Work begins on Route 19, more commonly known as Olmsteadville Road, starting on Monday, July 10. Olmsteadville Road connects to the Essex County town of Minerva, and the hamlets of Olmsteadville and Pottersville. The road will remain open, with delays and reduced speed in work zones. Lake Luzerne tubing attraction growing like the tide The work is part of a larger road rehabilitation project, starting from Olmsteadville Road's intersection with Hidden Lake Road in North Creek, and running as far as the Essex County line. The work started in April, and should be expected to continue into the fall.

New brewery, beer garden opening in Hudson

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:46 GMT

HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A new brewery, taproom, and beer garden is set to open at 716 Union Street in Hudson. Union Street Brewing Company will be opening on Saturday, July 15 at noon. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Owners Emma and Paul O’Donnell converted the dilapidated 1930s warehouse at that location into Union Street Brewing Company. The building now had a 2,000-square-foot taproom, a 2,500-square-foot brewery space, a 1,000-square-foot event space on the lower level, and an outdoor beer garden that'll be open in the spring, summer, and fall.“We have a passion for craft beer and the Hudson Valley, and have been developing beers using local ingredients for many years,” said Paul O’Donnell. Activewear, outdoor gear store to open in Colonie Center “When we found the site on Union Street, everything fell into place, and we knew we also had the perfect name for the brewery,” said Emma O’Donnell. “Our name reinforces our...

$1M winning Powerball ticket sold in Clifton Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:46 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to The New York Lottery, a $1M winning ticket was sold in Clifton Park for the July 5 Powerball drawing. The ticket was purchased at the Halfmoon Sunoco located at 325 Route 146 in Clifton Park. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The winning numbers for the drawing on July 5 were:17, 24, 48, 62, 68, and the Powerball was 23. Winning numbers for the Powerball game are drawn from a field of one to 69. The Powerball number is drawn from a separate field of one to 26. Drawings are televised every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11 p.m. SP: Man brandished handgun on Clifton Park nature trail The New York Lottery is North America’s largest and most profitable lottery, contributing $3.6B in the 2021-2022 fiscal year to support education in New York. New Yorkers struggling with a gambling problem can contact the confidential HOPEline at 1-877-846-7369 or text HOPENY (467369). Standard text...

Heat Stroke & Heat Exhaustion: What to know to stay safe

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:46 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- With the heat on everyone's mind, Dr. Matthew Brennan, a family medicine physician, said the most important thing you can do is hydrate. “Water, particularly avoiding anything with caffeine in it, anything with alcohol," Brennan said. "Iced coffee, iced tea may sound like a good tasty drink on a hot day but ultimately that leads to relative dehydration in the long run.”   Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! If you can't avoid the heat altogether, Brennan said limiting your time outside and knowing the signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion can be key to keeping you safe on a hot day. Some of those signs include excessive sweating, dizziness, confusion, cramps or headaches. Brennan said heat stroke can be more dangerous. Troy K9 stabbed 12 times, officer breaks foot, responding to burglary “When we start going into heat stroke, that’s the ultimate time to call 911," Brennan said. "When we talk abou...

They're back! Sunflowers blooming at Columbia Bottoms

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:46 GMT

SPANISH LAKE, Mo. - Get your cameras ready. The sunflowers at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area will be in full bloom by the end of the week. The Missouri Department of Conservation plants fields of sunflowers each year at the Columbia Bottoms Conservation Area, a 4,300-acre conservation area located just north north of Interstate 270 on Strodtman Road. Admission is free, and the best time to see the sunflowers in top form is between July and August. Two lives lost: Did 911 fail during St. Louis storm? The Missouri Department of Conservation plants sunflowers each year as part of their dove management program. The sunflowers, which can grow up to 6 feet tall, also supply seeds that entice the birds and offer a variety of benefits for pollinators.Conservationists say that drought conditions presented challenges in getting the sunflowers ready this year, though they're blooming close to schedule compared to previous years. "MDC staff believe we’ll still see a good amount of bloomin...

Man arrested, victim ID'd in deadly July 4th shooting in Jennings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:46 GMT

JENNINGS, Mo. - Authorities arrested a man accused in a deadly shooting in Jennings on the Fourth of July. The shooting happened around 4 p.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of Jendale Court. The St. Louis County Police Department reports that Peter Cooper, 35, of Florissant, died in the shooting. Another woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Two lives lost: Did 911 fail during St. Louis storm? Police have not yet disclosed the suspect's identity or any potential charges. Based on preliminary findings, police believe the suspect was agitated at social activity near his home. Both victims were rushed to the hospital for treatment, though Cooper later died from his injuries. Police say the suspect reportedly barricaded himself inside his home. He was later taken into custody without incident. The St. Louis County Police Department is handling the investigation.

Denver weather: Severe thunderstorms expected, bringing heavy rain, hail and possible tornadoes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:46 GMT

Thunderstorms were rolling across north metro Denver and the weather Thursday will be severe, bringing intense rain, bursts of wind, and possibly large hail with tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service.Shortly after sunrise, a cluster of storms northeast of Denver International Airport was moving eastward toward Colorado’s high plains. Weather service meteorologists warned that severe weather is likely throughout the day, anticipating possible large hail up to the size of tennis balls, damaging winds at speeds up to 70 miles per hour, localized flooding during heavy rain, and maybe a couple of tornadoes. They issued a dense fog advisory covering metro Denver and Colorado’s northern Front Range urban corridor along Interstate 25 early Thursday.The greatest threats were expected southeast of Denver across the Palmer Divide between Denver and Colorado Springs and on the plains in Lincoln County, forecasters said.A special weather statement has been issued for L...